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X5 SOJ

2005 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 SOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,064 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,064 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 79,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 69,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 52,889 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 52,889 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r lower side light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,359 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,504 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,638 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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X5 SOJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X5 SOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X5 SOJ registered?

X5 SOJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is X5 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 SOJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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